Gilchrist County Florida Free Public Records - Court Records - Criminal Records

1. The Battle of Olustee (1864): The Battle of Olustee was fought on February 20, 1864, near the town of Olustee in Gilchrist County, Florida. It was the largest Civil War battle fought in the state of Florida. The Confederate forces, led by General Joseph Finegan, defeated the Union forces, led by General Truman Seymour. The Confederate victory was a major setback for the Union forces in their...